Buildings & Hours

Please see our COVID-19 updates for information on visitor access to library spaces and collections.
Stairwell and Elevator to Bass Library on the North Side of Cross Campus
Mail to Yale University - Bass Library c/o Kathy Krasney
130 Wall St.
New Haven, CT 06511-1918
203-432-1874

Access

A valid Yale ID with swipe access is required for entry after 6 pm. All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on library access, see COVID-19 Library Updates

121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-2972

Access

The Beinecke exhibition hall is open to members of the public in compliance with University vaccination requirements.The reading room is open to non-Yale researchers who have completed the University vaccination attestation process in advance of their visit.

All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on reading room access, see COVID-19 Library Updates

344 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-0854

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry. All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on library access, see COVID-19 Library Updates

333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-785-5354

Access

*Access to the 24/7 computing and study space is through the stairwell to the left of the main library entrance when the Medical Library is closed. A Yale or YNHH ID is required to gain entry. 

For Cushing Center visitors, please review access protocols on this webpage: Plan Your Visit.

Marquand Chapel, Sterling Divinity Quadrangle
409 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-5274

Access

During the regular semester, the Divinity Library is open Monday-Thursday, 8:15 am - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday, 8:15 am - 5 pm; and Sunday, 2 - 10 pm.

190 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-2645

Access

Public Hours: During regular semesters, a valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry after 6pm Monday – Thursday and on Sundays, and after 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on library access, see COVID-19 Library Updates

Photograph of the front of the LWL
154 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-2140

Access

The Lewis Walpole Library is open to Yale-affiliated faculty, students, and staff and to non-Yale researchers who comply with the  Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on reading room access, see COVID-19 Library Updates

The exhibition gallery is open to members of the public in compliance with the Yale COVID-19 visitor policies.

 
 
127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-1606

Access

The law library is open to the Yale community during posted hours. Access may be limited to the Law School Community at various times, including the reading and exam period, so please check the law library website for updates before visiting.

Kline Tower
219 Prospect Street
Kline Tower, Concourse Level
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-3300

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry to Kline Tower. 

All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on library access, see COVID-19 Library Updates

Sterling Memorial Library

Mail to Yale University - Sterling Memorial Library c/o Barry McMurtrey
130 Wall St.
New Haven, CT 06511-1918
203-432-1775

Access

A valid Yale ID with activated swipe access is required for entry after 6 pm. The Manuscripts and Archives reading room is open to non-Yale researchers with advance attestation of vaccination.

All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on library access, see COVID-19 Library Updates

1080 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-2818

Access

The Yale Center for British Art Study Room and Reference Library is open to non-Yale researchers following the policies and procedures currently in place for Yale Library special collections.

All visitors must comply with Yale COVID-19 visitor policies. For more details on reading room access, see COVID-19 Library Updates